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This article is the second in a series about changes in the MCIOA. In this series of articles, we are analyzing the different provisions of SF 1750, which made numerous changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”). With the exception of a few changes in definitions, which were...
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Noncitizen spouses are treated differently from U.S. citizen spouses for estate and gift tax purposes. They do not get the unlimited marital deduction. Married US citizen spouses can generally transfer unlimited amounts of money between each other during life or upon death in various qualifying ways without any gift...
…And Why Every Bulldog Lawyer Insists on Them Most business partner disputes don’t start with betrayal. They start with silence. Silence about what happens when partners disagree. Silence about exits, transfers, divorce, disability, or deadlock. Silence that gets filled later—with lawyers, litigation, and regret. After decades of cleaning up business...
The Hellmuth & Johnson HOA practice group will present its annual fall seminar on November 15th at 9:00 am. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Topics for this seminar include information about: Collections & Foreclosures Insurance Policy Deadlines that Matter Hot Topics in Community Association Law Presenters Anthony Remick Ayesha Khan Kristine...
For individuals age 70½ and older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA is one of the most efficient ways to support charitable causes, especially when those funds are not needed for living expenses. A QCD allows you to transfer up to $111,000 per year (2026 limit, indexed for...
Every spring, many property owners are shocked to discover new cracks or structural movement caused by winter freeze-thaw cycles. Shifting foundations, cracked concrete, damaged pool decks, and new drainage issues are all common problems for property owners in cold-weather states like Minnesota and Wisconsin. While some earth movement or cracking...
A Visit from the Word Police Language is a precision tool. Used well, it clarifies thinking, sharpens arguments, and signals competence. Used badly, it does the opposite. It muddles meaning. It undermines credibility. And in law, business, and negotiation, it quietly costs people leverage. Which is why the word police...
When people hear the word fraud, they often picture expansive and elaborate schemes. In reality, fraud in Minnesota can include many different types of cases based on any number of scenarios. Business owners, executives, and professionals can find themselves accused of fraud based on everyday transactions, routine filings, or statements...
In October 2024, a Minnesota family closed on what they believed was a 10+ acre river-view property in Fort Ripley. The listing promised five bedrooms, one bathroom, and expansive land stretching toward the iconic Mississippi River. County records appeared to confirm the acreage. A hunting app showed property lines extending...
If you are expecting an inheritance, an estate planning tool known as a trust may prove useful, depending on your circumstances. Among the numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes, an inheritor’s trust is specially designed to help protect an inheritance. Purpose of an Inheritor’s Trust...
How Bulldog Lawyers Avoid Turning Discovery into Disaster Requests for Admission are supposed to be boring. They exist for one reason: to narrow issues for trial by confirming facts that aren’t in dispute and authenticating documents everyone already agrees are real. Used properly, they save time and money. But that’s...